Winter has its strong suits

Toasty, cozy, crisp

Reunions

Countdowns

Pine and cinnamon and cocoa

But

When lights streams through the curtain

And the sun kisses my skin

I feel myself come to life again

If anyone asks, yes, the lilacs are blooming

Less metal and more pavement

All the time in the world

Another changed season

A fresh start

A new day

But I have to remind myself

I can change my life

Any moment, regardless of the sun